The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) have expanded their partnership with ScienceOpen to take advantage of our full publishing suite. Going forwards, ScienceOpen will provide a manuscript submission and peer review management system and full Open Access hosting for the BAPIO journals. BAPIO is a non-profit organisation welcoming academic research from all healthcare professionals, with a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion.
For four years, we have provided indexing and discovery services to BAPIO. By switching from its former indexing setup to a full publishing suite, BAPIO will benefit from a more holistic workflow. The full-text articles are now available on ScienceOpen and the DOIs resolve to their new landing pages within our freely accessible hub that provides a broader research context of over 100 million articles.
Dr Ramesh Mehta CBE, President at BAPIO says:
“Over the years, BAPIO’s publications — Harmony, Sushruta Journal of Health Policy & Opinion, and The Physician — have become vital platforms connecting researchers and thought leaders from across the globe. We are proud to have created inclusive, accessible journals that elevate voices from both the Global North and South, fostering a truly international dialogue in health service research and innovation. These publications not only bridge academic and clinical practice but also champion equity, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of healthcare systems in the UK and worldwide.”
Indranil Chakravorty MBE, Chief Editor, Sushruta Journal & The Physician, says:
“Since transitioning to a fully digital, online publication model in 2019 using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, we’ve witnessed remarkable growth in global engagement with our journals — Sushruta and The Physician. With readers and contributors from across continents, we’ve built a vibrant, inclusive community committed to advancing health policy, clinical innovation, and workforce equity.
Our rigorous peer review process upholds academic integrity while supporting new and underrepresented voices. We’re proud to operate on a not-for-profit, open access model — ensuring that knowledge remains free and accessible to all. As we move closer to indexing with DOAJ and PubMed, we are energised by our partnership with ScienceOpen, which further strengthens our visibility and global reach.
This journey reflects our core values: scholarly excellence, inclusivity, and the belief that transformative ideas should transcend borders.”
We are proud to help BAPIO grow and to further its goal of achieving equality for healthcare professionals.
